Depot Operations Manager

Certas Energy; Lane End; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fuel distributor in Lane End is looking for an Operations Leader. This role involves leading a safety-focused team, driving operational efficiency, and aligning local operations with strategic goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a results-driven mindset, and experience in managing budgets. Key benefits include a competitive salary, company van, and career development opportunities in a safety-conscious environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Van

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible leave options

Clear pathways for career development

Generous company pension scheme

Discounts through the Certas Energy Group Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of leadership in operational settings.
• Commercial awareness of the bulk fuel or energy sector.
• Effective change management principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead a motivated and safety-first team of drivers and operational staff.
• Ensure service quality and efficiency to meet KPIs.
• Drive cost-effective operations and deliver on P&L targets.

Skills

Collaboration

Results orientation

Credibility

Courage

Decisiveness

Resilience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead a motivated and safety-first team of drivers and operational staff
• Ensure service quality and efficiency to meet KPIs and customer expectations
• Drive cost-effective operations and deliver on P&L targets
• Align local operations with Certas Energy’s strategic direction
• Champion change initiatives, process improvements, and industry best practices
• Cultivate a collaborative and accountable culture across the depot, People: Lead and inspire an engaged, safety-focused workforce
• Customer: Deliver outstanding service that meets performance metrics
• Efficiency: Improve processes and share best practices
• Financial: Control costs and deliver against budget targets
• Strategy: Align depot operations with Certas Energy’s strategic goals

If you're a passionate and results-driven operations leader ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you. Apply today and be part of a team that’s powering the future of energy safely, efficiently, and responsibly.

Candidate Profile

• Collaborative: Strong relationship builder with peers, stakeholders, and teams
• Driven: Results-oriented with a clear focus on performance and accountability
• Credible: Authentic, trusted, and consistent in delivery
• Courageous: Comfortable with difficult conversations and challenging the status quo
• Decisive: Confident decision-maker, accountable for outcomes
• Resilient: Adaptable under pressure and committed to a shared vision

Experience (What You've Done)

• Built strong internal and external partnerships
• Delivered change using effective change management principles
• Managed budgets and ensured cost-effective operations
• Maintained compliance with legal and organisational standards
• Delivered services in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Competencies (What You’re Capable Of)

• Leading and managing change initiatives
• Staying composed and adaptable in challenging situations
• Budget forecasting and financial decision-making
• Holding teams accountable through clear expectations
• Promoting and embodying a strong safety culture

Knowledge (What You Know)

• Strong understanding of leadership in operational settings
• Safe working practices and regulatory requirements
• Building high-value stakeholder relationships
• Commercial awareness of the bulk fuel or energy sector
• Reading and using financial and management information to drive decisions
• Negotiation and influencing techniques

Certas Energy is the leading independent distributor of fuels and lubricants in the UK. With a national network of over 130 depots, over 900 tankers, more than 80 retail forecourts, fuel cards usable at over 2,000 sites, it is our 2,300 colleagues who keep our business moving each day. Our team is an essential part of the robust infrastructure that consistently and dependably delivers billions of litres of high-quality fuel and associated services to homes and businesses all over the UK each year. We’re proud of our range of innovative fuel supply and management services and are committed to providing industry‑leading solutions in liquid fuels, as the world’s energy mix evolves towards a zero emissions future. From the option to offset carbon emissions with each fuel order, to providing cleaner burning fuels that lower harmful emission of PM and NOx, Certas Energy strives to make our energy expertise count for all of our customers. We have a strong culture of safety and compliance principles, driven by our dedicated Safety First and Doing the Right Thing Initiatives. This, teamed with our many programmes of learning, development and talent nurture, means that we can support our colleagues to grow and thrive within a fast paced working environment. This is fundamental to good business performance, and integral to our long‑term business success. The successful candidate will be offered the position on Certas Energy terms and conditions of employment. Certas Energy Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company Van
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible leave options: buy, sell, carry
• Industry-leading safety standards
• Clear pathways for career development
• Generous company pension scheme
• Discounts through the Certas Energy Group Scheme